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New self-care resources from Rape Crisis Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a range of new self-care resources for survivors.
Use of character evidence and sensitive information in sexual crime court cases
Rape Crisis Scotland is looking for feedback on the kind of evidence being used in sexual crime cases.
If you have been a victim of a sexual crime and the case went to court we would like to hear from you. You can see our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QKPLHZV.
We are looking at what is currently happening and whether the system can be improved.
Any information you give us is helpful and will help inform our work and the work we do with other agencies which are part of the criminal justice system.
All information is anonymous. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes. If there is anything you don't know or don't feel comfortable answering please just skip it.
Remember if you are looking for support our freephone helpline is open every day 6pm-midnight on 08088 01 03 02 and we have email support on support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Research into experiences of trans/non-binary survivors of sexual violence
Are you a trans or non-binary survivor of sexual violence? Do you work with trans or non-binary survivors? Survivors' Network is conducting research into the experiences of transgender and non-binary survivors of sexual violence.
It is hoped that this research (which is the first of its kind in the UK) will help to improve support services for trans and non-binary survivors. The research will include interviews conducted by phone, Skype or in person with trans and non-binary survivors and the professionals who work with them. All interviews are anonymous and focus on the support received, rather than the violence experienced.
If you would like to participate in any of these interviews or focus groups, please email dropin@survivorsnetwork.org.uk.
You can also complete an online questionnaire at www.tinyurl.com/transsv. It is completely anonymous. Please complete the survey by 31st October 2013. Participants may win a £50 Amazon Voucher.
If you have any questions about the research or would like more information, please email dropin@survivorsnetwork.org.uk or visit http://www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk/47/Research.aspx.
Alternatively, you can email Sally Rymer at sally.rymer@gmail.com.
RCS Annual Report 2013
Rape Crisis Scotland has just published its Annual Report for 2013. This highlights among other developments a significant increase in the number of contacts made with the Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline, and introduces the new national Prevention work initiative.
Consultation on Regulation of Sexual Entertainment Venues, 2013
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on the regulation of sexual entertainment venues.
You can see the consultation document at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0042/00425962.pdf
The Women’s Support Project have issued a briefing paper on the consultation, which you can download here. Rape Crisis Scotland will be submitting a response to this consultation in due course.
If you or your organization would like to submit a response too, you can do so in writing to: Walter Drummond-Murray, Criminal Law & Licensing Team, Scottish Government, Area 2W, St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG or by email to licensing.consultation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk .
The deadline for submission is 24th September 2013.
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- Landmark judgment on corroboration in sexual offence cases
- New figures show a significant rise in number of reported rapes in Scotland
